Ajanna Jataka, Ājañña-jātaka: 2 definitions
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Ajanna Jataka means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesOnce, when Brahmadatta was ruling in Benares, seven kings laid siege to the city. A warrior sent by Brahmadatta harnessed two horses (brothers) and, sallying forth from the city, overcame six camps and captured six kings. Just then the elder horse (who was the Bodhisatta) was wounded. The charioteer unfastened the horses armour as he lay on his side, and started to arm another horse. The Bodhisatta addressed the charioteer and said that as an Ajanna horse he must fight on. The charioteer set him on his feet again and, with his help, captured the seventh camp and its king.
The Bodhisatta, having counselled the victorious king to show mercy to his captives, died, and his body was burnt with all honours.
The story was told to a monk who had given up striving. J.i.181-2.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Ajanna, Jataka.
Full-text: Bhojajaniya Jataka.
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The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 24: Ājañña-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]